Yoga

Hatha yoga, a spiritual practice conceived in the traditions of India, is focused on joining the body, mind and spirit into unity through the disciplines of physical poses, breathing techniques and mediation. To practice yoga is a form of stewardship in which we can become better caretakers of the body, mind and spirit given to us by a loving God. Learning yoga poses is non-competitive, yet challenging as each person discovers places within themselves that are in need of balance and expansion.

In practicing yoga, we are:

• Using our bodies to stretch and open
• Using our minds to become aware of our potentials and our limits
• Using our spirits to recognize and acknowledge God in our lives

Some benefits of yoga are:

• We learn to value all aspects of our being
• We find enhanced healthfulness
• We cultivate peace in the midst of our non-stop stress filled lives

Classes at Amazing Grace have been meeting since 2001 on Saturday mornings at 9:00AM, 2-3 times a month. The class is taught at a beginner level and we always welcome new participants. We ask that participants wear comfortable clothing and bring yoga mats with them, but there is often at least one to share for anyone who wants to try it out. The cost of the class is a free will donation.

As the air outside clears of heavy pollen, our yoga practice may shift from opening up the breathing passages to supporting the gardening, outside working body. If you find yourself stiff after a day in the yard, this may be just the thing for you. Join us on Saturday mornings in May, the 5th and the 26th at 9:00am, in the Youth Room and the Fellowship Hall and see if you can relax it out!

Contact person: Jill Knueppel http://www.jillknueppel.massagetherapy.com/